Research

Research themes

Advanced modelling methodologies are deployed to understand how currents and eddies in the ocean influence transport and deposition of plastics.

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Population growth, income increase and lifestyle urbanisation increases the need to manage, treat, recycle or repurpose as much material as possible.

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Tackling the increasing quantity of hard-to-recycle plastic products requires targeted innovation to preserve performance whilst reducing toxicity.

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Exploring cognitive science, business model innovations along the value chain, socio-technical transitions and environmental policy development.

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Holistic integration of technology, design and policy for a greener plastic future

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